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- First reviewJune 13, 2008
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Harrison & Shia = great | Story & plot = not great
PostedJune 15, 2008
SciFiMetalNinja
from Arlington, VA
Let me start out by saying that this movie was entertaining...it was not jaw-dropping, but at the very least had it's moments. I mean, what other real reasons do moviegoers have to seriously go out and take in a movie if for no other reason to at least entertain us?
After seeinig this, I had this ultimate feeling that just because Hollywood has been testing it's strength in the treasure hunting/adventure films department....Sahara, and of course the more popular Nat'l Treasure come to mind here....that this was their attempt at trying to trump all other competition.
I could be way off base with that, and you can take it for what it's worth, but I kind of stand true to it.
As I first started, it definately had it's components of thrills and spills, however, where this latest Indi-adventure goes awry is it's poor attempt of a story line towards the end. It left me leaving the theater saying, "Was that a missing episode of the X-Files?"
I can see that Spielberg and Lucas had their hands all over this, but I just didn't see it for another output of my favorite archiologist and adventure seeker Indiana Jones.
Harrison as always is buffering his incredibly outstanding career here as is the young Shia Lebouf now just really letting his true talents be seen, but ultimately, I could of waited for the DVD.
After seeinig this, I had this ultimate feeling that just because Hollywood has been testing it's strength in the treasure hunting/adventure films department....Sahara, and of course the more popular Nat'l Treasure come to mind here....that this was their attempt at trying to trump all other competition.
I could be way off base with that, and you can take it for what it's worth, but I kind of stand true to it.
As I first started, it definately had it's components of thrills and spills, however, where this latest Indi-adventure goes awry is it's poor attempt of a story line towards the end. It left me leaving the theater saying, "Was that a missing episode of the X-Files?"
I can see that Spielberg and Lucas had their hands all over this, but I just didn't see it for another output of my favorite archiologist and adventure seeker Indiana Jones.
Harrison as always is buffering his incredibly outstanding career here as is the young Shia Lebouf now just really letting his true talents be seen, but ultimately, I could of waited for the DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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You wanted it, you got it..HULK SMASHED!
PostedJune 13, 2008
SciFiMetalNinja
from Arlington, VA
First off, kudos to Marvel. They've really done a great job this past year in recruiting writers and directors that actually want to stay true to both franchises of Ironman and now The Hulk. I just have a feeling that these recent two heroes are going to do for them what Daredevil, Punisher, and Ghost Rider couldn't.
Ok, more about the film. Whew, what a distinct difference between what Ang Lee and Leterrier wanted to distinguish as 'The Hulk'. Let me just say, I may be the only one that actually enjoyed Ang Lee's version....more so than this recent one? Mmm, maybe not. They both add their own great aspects to what I've known growing up and being an astute fan of this franchise. The first one depicted the Hulk as almost an infantile, babyish type brute that you could say almost seemed like he was pouting when things weren't going his way. This one showed a more serious "Don't #%$ing mess with me, 'cuz you're gonna get your tail kicked in" side.
Some things I really enjoyed as I'm sure others did: far more destruction and far more "HULK SMASH!" I also really enjoy how they are beginning to attempt their 'crossovers' into other characters that were involved...such as Ironman himself, even Capt. America (or at least the idea of him) and of course the birth of The Avengers.
Some things I didn't quite like or agree with: I really wish they'd start to put more or as much effort into the villians as they do the heroes. I really like what Sam Elliott did for the character of Thunderbolt Ross in the first one. That isn't to say that Tim B. Nelson didn't play it fairly, however, I just think he added his own personality to it that I feel wasn't necessary.
Oh, and might I add that Liv Tyler is just drop dead gorgeous!
Overall, I thought this Hulk was truly 'Incredible'. Keep up the good work Marvel, you won me over with this one!
Ok, more about the film. Whew, what a distinct difference between what Ang Lee and Leterrier wanted to distinguish as 'The Hulk'. Let me just say, I may be the only one that actually enjoyed Ang Lee's version....more so than this recent one? Mmm, maybe not. They both add their own great aspects to what I've known growing up and being an astute fan of this franchise. The first one depicted the Hulk as almost an infantile, babyish type brute that you could say almost seemed like he was pouting when things weren't going his way. This one showed a more serious "Don't #%$ing mess with me, 'cuz you're gonna get your tail kicked in" side.
Some things I really enjoyed as I'm sure others did: far more destruction and far more "HULK SMASH!" I also really enjoy how they are beginning to attempt their 'crossovers' into other characters that were involved...such as Ironman himself, even Capt. America (or at least the idea of him) and of course the birth of The Avengers.
Some things I didn't quite like or agree with: I really wish they'd start to put more or as much effort into the villians as they do the heroes. I really like what Sam Elliott did for the character of Thunderbolt Ross in the first one. That isn't to say that Tim B. Nelson didn't play it fairly, however, I just think he added his own personality to it that I feel wasn't necessary.
Oh, and might I add that Liv Tyler is just drop dead gorgeous!
Overall, I thought this Hulk was truly 'Incredible'. Keep up the good work Marvel, you won me over with this one!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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